Roland | H-2 plug-out Software Synthesizer

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2014/09/18 15:37:10 (permalink)

Roland | H-2 plug-out Software Synthesizer

Roland is pleased to announce the SH-2 PLUG-OUT Software Synthesizer, the first complete reproduction of Roland’s classic SH-2 synthesizer from 1979. Renowned for its raw vintage tone, the SH-2’s dual VCO plus sub oscillator configuration delivers fat bass, edgy leads, and wild effects via software specifically designed for the SYSTEM-1 and Mac or PC hosts. The new SH-2 uses Analog Circuit Behavior technology like other products in the AIRA series to faithfully recreate the warm, rich sound of the original with a level of authenticity that can only come from Roland.

From the self-oscillation capable VCF to the attack and long decay characteristics of the steep envelope, the SH-2 has been reproduced exactly. The unique harmonic makeup and pitch wavering characteristics of the original SH-2 as well as the anomalies produced by the complex interactions of the original analog circuit design are all accounted for, down to analog circuitry behaviors like the subtle effect on tonality when parameters unrelated to the actual tone in use are tweaked. Building on the legacy, the new SH-2 now offers a VCO range that is expandable to 64', two envelopes, reverb, delay and crusher effects, Autobend with support for reverse actions, and a tempo-syncable arpeggiator.

While multiple instances of the SH-2 plug-in can be used in any compatible DAW, the SH-2 PLUG-OUT Software Synthesizer offers seamless integration and unique capabilities for SYSTEM-1 owners. Connect a SYSTEM-1 and it becomes a dedicated controller, only lighting the appropriate knobs and sliders pertinent to the SH-2. Transfer sounds back and forth between the DAW and SYSTEM-1 and even use the SYSTEM-1 as a high-quality audio and MIDI interface. Or break free entirely and plug out directly to the SYSTEM-1, creating a stand-alone, hardware SH-2, with real physical controls that can go anywhere and doesn’t require a computer.
 
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    Re: Roland | H-2 plug-out Software Synthesizer 2014/09/19 10:15:13 (permalink)
    according to a discussion @ GS it will only work stand alone on 64 bit AU or VST 3.x 

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    Re: Roland | H-2 plug-out Software Synthesizer 2014/09/19 10:48:33 (permalink)
    what's the price?

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    Re: Roland | H-2 plug-out Software Synthesizer 2014/09/19 12:31:35 (permalink)
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    what's the price?


    Pricing not yet announced, available September 25.
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    Re: Roland | H-2 plug-out Software Synthesizer 2014/09/19 13:41:00 (permalink)
    thx, thought i might have missed it somewhere

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    Re: Roland | H-2 plug-out Software Synthesizer 2014/09/19 14:43:25 (permalink)
    Price is going to be about $150 for the plugin.  different sources on different sites have all had similar price.
     
    Plugin is only AU and VST 3.X.  Roland guy has come out and stated Roland are looking at VST 2.x for the plugins but there is no date or firm commitments.  Roland wants to make the plugins useable by as many people as possible but again - no hard confirmations etc.
     
    going rate on ebay.com for vintage SH-01 gear is in the $800+ range.  $150 doesn't seem all that out of line if it's a box or device you really want.
     
    I will probably be buying a System-1 by December to go with my TB-8 and my TB-3 both of which are outstanding devices.  I don't know if I would pay $150 for this plugin and if I already had a System-1 and the Free SH-1 plugin already if I would shell out another $150 just to have this similar but different plugin.
     
    Maybe I just don't know those old Roland gear boxes and don't know what I'm missing.
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